Barbastelle

Barbastella barbastellus

Special Areas of Conservation designated for barbastelle are monitored through the Woodland Survey. Data on barbastelle are also collected from a small number of Hibernation Survey sites but currently there is insufficient data to produce a robust population trend.

Distribution and abundance

Barbastelle is uncommon in England and Wales. It is absent from Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Population estimate

Note: The population estimates are considered to be poor and should be treated with caution. Estimates are based on little or no population data and rely on expert opinion only

Country

UK

England

Wales

Scotland

N.Ireland

Number

5,000

unknown

unknown

does not occur

does not occur

Source

Harris et al. 1995

References

Harris S., Morris, P., Wray, S. & Yalden, D. (1995) A review of British mammals: population estimates and conservation status of British mammals other than cetaceans. JNCC, Peterborough.

Click here for barbastelle distribution information recorded on the NBMP Woodland Survey.